Consumers worldwide continue to adopt and use technology in their shopping experience.
Faced with rising customer expectations and increasing competitive pressures, retailers
now are prioritizing in-store innovation. Many retailers have adopted multichannel
implementations, in which mobile, web, and in-store shopping are enabled but not delivered
consistently to the customer. The next step in this evolution is an omnichannel strategy, now
being deployed by some retailers, which presents a consistent shopping experience across
mobile, web, and in-store channels. Omnichannel also enables retailers to integrate back-end
infrastructure technologies (e.g., servers, databases, etc.) and cloud-based services (e.g., loyalty
programs, personalized recommendations, inventory management, etc.) to improve many
aspects of store and enterprise operations.
An omnichannel strategy relies on several core and supporting technologies. The key factors in
evaluating any omnichannel-enabling solution includ

Rising costs, declining reimbursements and the mandate to improve quality: these are key challenges that surgery centers face every day. For years, costs have continued to climb, while reimbursements have declined or, at best, remained stable. To address these issues and succeed in the future, surgery centers need to develop comprehensive plans that leverage both supply chain and clinical expertise. For many facilities, the next step is to conduct a clinical assessment that identifies new ways to improve inventory management and clinical practices. The heart of this approach from Cardinal Health is a clinical team that leverages OR and supply chain expertise to understand, prioritize and pursue opportunities for improving the health of patient and your practice alike. To learn more, read this case study and find out how two surgery centers have used a clinical assessment from Cardinal Health to improve performance.

To compete in today’s fast-paced business climate, enterprises need
accurate and frequent sales and customer reports to make real-time
operational decisions about pricing, merchandising and inventory
management. They also require greater agility to respond to business
events as they happen, and more visibility into business activities so
information and systems are optimized for peak efficiency and performance.
By making use of data capture and business intelligence to
integrate and apply data across the enterprise, organizations can capitalize
on emerging opportunities and build a competitive advantage.
The IBM® data replication portfolio is designed to address these issues
through a highly flexible one-stop shop for high-volume, robust, secure
information replication across heterogeneous data stores.
The portfolio leverages real-time data replication to support high
availability, database migration, application consolidation, dynamic
warehousing, master data management (MDM), service

The constant churn of product selection is not just time-consuming, it requires meticulous attention to detail, a reliable product tracking system, and significant physical space. Mastering inventory results in much more than simply organizational improvements. It can lead to increased revenues, better theft control, improved forecasting and budget setting, and even smoother customer service.

Telecom assets are a special class of IT assets that require an accurate inventory for effective financial management. Enterprises should consider the benefits of establishing a "single version of the truth" that comes from linking management of IT and telecom assets with their other systems and processes. An accurate inventory is critical for effective financial management. Managers need accurate information that supports their business decisions.

To compete in today’s fast-paced business climate, enterprises need
accurate and frequent sales and customer reports to make real-time
operational decisions about pricing, merchandising and inventory
management. They also require greater agility to respond to business
events as they happen, and more visibility into business activities so
information and systems are optimized for peak efficiency and performance.
By making use of data capture and business intelligence to
integrate and apply data across the enterprise, organizations can capitalize
on emerging opportunities and build a competitive advantage.

Successful restaurants know just how important a solid inventory management process is to delivering a great product and experience. Even so, many restaurants today still struggle with ordering the right amount of inventory. Statistics show that restaurants waste about 10% of their food product, that’s money literally thrown in the trash!
There’s only so much time in a manager’s day to manually deal with all of it. This ebook will explore the exciting new frontier of intelligent restaurant operating platforms, and how modern inventory management systems can make the process easier and more successful for your managers.

Restaurant inventory management is not a favorite activity among restaurant managers, but that doesn’t mean it has to be painful. The process — especially when conducted with outdated methods — is both tedious and time-consuming. But better inventory management could have a big impact on your restaurant’s bottom line.
This infographic tells you how to handle objections from managers who don’t want to your inventory management system and lays out how to fix the problem with modern, mobile inventory tools.

When was the last time you really assessed your inventory management process? Inefficient inventory processes are a time-suck and can also drive up your food costs — but it doesn’t have to be that way.
In recent years, great strides have been made in restaurant management technology—specifically when it comes to inventory. This infographic will examine how restaurant operating platforms can save managers time, cut food waste costs, and create opportunities to drive your bottom line margin in more effective ways.

One of the greatest challenges to enforcing IT security and compliance lies at the endpoints, especially within Microsoft infrastructures. Learn how agentless technology has become mandatory in seeing, analyzing, and fixing Windows endpoint issues.

A more comprehensive tracking of products as they are manufactured was one of the reason Spring Dynamics turned to the Plex ERP Cloud. Spring Dynamics has improved inventory management, traceability, resource forecasting and employee productivity.

When a recall occurs, every second counts. Without being able to quickly access all records of inventory movement, tracking information becomes expensive, laborious and time-consuming. Read the Minimizing the Cost and Impact of a Recall and learn which cloud ERP features, such as data management, full traceability and active compliance you might be missing in your current ERP system.

Replacing your point of sale (POS) software can be daunting, yet most Sporting Goods retailers recognize that innovation is important for delivering on evolving customer expectations. Selecting the right software is an investment of time and money that can pay off with increased customer loyalty, more productive employees, and simpler business management.
Epicor has been a part of successful retail businesses for years. All that industry experience has given us insight into what not to do, like:
1. Not involving the head of the organization in the decision-making process
2. Skipping the planning phase because it “takes too much time”
3. Considering a technology partner that doesn’t truly understand your industry
4. Assuming you will do things exactly the same way you do things today
5. Selecting a vendor that lacks a long-term product vision
Read the white paper to learn more about how these mistakes can cause your organization to stumble—and how you can avoid them.

It’s hard to make good decisions without good information. Having access to data, and the tools to quickly analyze that data, is essential. Without data, you are blind to how your business is performing and areas for improvement—all you have to go on is instinct.
A robust business intelligence (BI) system can provide new insights to help steer your distribution organization clear of obstacles that impede growth—and toward the opportunities that enable it. A monthly report just doesn’t cut it anymore. You need real-time information, and if you’re running legacy software, it’s probably slowing you down.

Distribution is being transformed by digital innovations. More and more distributors are replacing manual, paper-driven processes with digital tools and automation that allow employees to work more efficiently and effectively in the warehouse and beyond. Efficiency doesn’t just benefit employees—modern technology can help keep customers and vendors happier with up-to-date information accessible anytime.
Epicor Prophet 21 software was designed to meet the unique needs of distributors. It offers robust features including eCommerce, mobility tools, customer relationship management (CRM), wireless warehouse management, purchase management, and analytics to make more informed business decisions. With deep industry knowledge and best practices built into features throughout the solution, Prophet 21 can deliver the digital transformation your organization needs to grow.

When determining which investments to make in their technology infrastructure, organizations will often choose to make no changes at all. While this decision avoids short-term costs and business disruption, it often simply delays the inevitable—even making it worse.
The cost of doing nothing is expensive in the long term. This report—from the independent researchers at Aberdeen Group—outlines the reasons distributors choose not to upgrade enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and cautions against this approach, supplying detailed research that illustrates the benefits of keeping your systems current.
Epicor has a storied history of providing software solutions tailored specifically for the distribution industry. Check out the report, and see how upgrading to Epicor ERP can help grow your business.

More and more sporting goods and outdoor sports retailers are using the rich and robust Epicor® Eagle N Series® solutions for higher profits and faster growth—all while building loyal customer relationships.
Now, with hundreds of additional enhancements built in, Epicor Eagle N Series software can help you streamline nearly everything you do for your business so you can focus on running more efficiently and profitably. With Eagle N Series, you can:
• Simplify everyday processes—natural, intuitive workflows whisk you through everyday activities, plus it includes specialty tools for firearms compliance and equipment rentals
• Manage complex inventory despite seasonal and trend-based demand swings
• Improve overall business performance—make fast, informed decisions using intuitive on-screen analytics and dashboards
What do businesses powered by Eagle N Series have to say about it? Read on to find out.

Running a successful firearms and shooting sports retail business offers unique challenges. To achieve growth, you need a software solution that streamlines nearly every aspect of your firearms business—letting you focus on running a more compliant, efficient, and profitable operation.
Created in collaboration with Orchid Advisors, Epicor FFL Compliance Manager is a robust, cloud-based system for firearms retailers that seamlessly manages ATF compliance for higher profits and faster growth. This fast, easy-to-use bound book solution can:
• Quickly package compliance reports on demand and review bound book activity with dashboards to support ATF inspections
• Save time by scanning serial numbers instead of entering them manually
• Relieve audit stress thanks to easy access to bound book data and on-demand, ATF-friendly reporting
Read on to hear from businesses currently powered by Epicor FFL Compliance solutions.

More and more hardware and home center retailers are using the rich and robust Epicor® Eagle N Series® solutions for higher profits and faster growth—all while building loyal customer relationships.
Now, with hundreds of additional enhancements built in, Epicor Eagle N Series software can help you streamline nearly everything you do for your business so you can focus on running more efficiently and profitably. With Eagle N Series, you can:
• Simplify everyday processes—natural, intuitive workflows whisk you through everyday activities
• Manage complex inventory despite seasonal and trend-based demand swings
• Improve overall business performance—make fast, informed decisions using intuitive on-screen analytics and dashboards
What do businesses powered by Eagle N Series have to say about it? Read on to find out.

In the world of retail, the only returns you want are returns on your business investments. With Epicor Eagle N Series, you get precisely that—a tool that is engineered to go the distance, hit revenue and profit targets, keep customers coming back, and deliver great returns on your technology investment.
The latest technology advances, and higher customer expectations, make it critical to have a solution in place meets your business goals and your customer’s needs. This eBook details seven way you can make your Point of Sale system deliver growth and profits including--
• Easy-to-use inventory management tools
• Ability to streamline and simplify everyday processes
• Keep customers coming back with customized loyalty programs
• Get the advantage in-the-aisles with check-out and support through your mobile device
This eBook includes comments from Epicor customers that are using the tools Eagle provides to reduce inventory costs, increase margins, and drive customer loyalty.